***Official 2023 Chicago Cubs Thread***
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HOF Pat Hughes' call. Need the Cardinals now. Lol
This fanbase will revolt if they sell in the middle of a 7 game winning streak.
Chip Carey remained a favorite of mine until his call on the Mikolas/Happ situation. One day later and I’m happy to hear (or maybe not hear?) the defeat he feels
Not sure if there is a market for 3B other than Candelario; maybe McMahon for a higher price. But in general there aren’t many good 3Bs on losing teams outside of the Cardinals, and I don’t want Arenado
And Candelario got hurt last night so I think they're going to have to roll with Wisdom/Madrigal/Mastrobuoni. I think, unfortunately, when Madrigal gets activated this weekend that they're going to send Amaya out until September.
I'd like to see them add a pen arm and then roll with what they've got. I think there's enough there to win the division.
- Madrigal activated, Mastro sent down. Mastro has been on a tear lately but I love showing the commitment to Amaya - he made Smyly not look like complete dog **** last night and I’m not sure Yogi Berra could’ve pulled that off
- Bruce Levine reporting cubs will definitely be in on Shohei. Love it and hate it. I have concerns about our corner infield spots and I’m not confident our 2024 salary will let us get him and address both positions. But it’s Shohei ******* Ohtani.
- Bruce Levine reporting cubs will definitely be in on Shohei. Love it and hate it. I have concerns about our corner infield spots and I’m not confident our 2024 salary will let us get him and address both positions. But it’s Shohei ******* Ohtani.
Sign him. I don't give a **** who they have to get rid of to sign him. It's not like the there is a salary cap.
He will result in tens of millions in both ticket sales and Cubs merchandise in Japan.
He fills 2 needs, an Ace starter and big bat for the heart of the lineup. Fill 2 needs with 1 roster spot. Not to mention the huge boost in fan interest as well that will lead to other revenue.
If Stroman and Bellinger opt out, you’ve got money next year to frontload Ohtani’s contract a bit. He becomes your ace/full-time DH (cleanup hitter) and proves the front office is serious about spending money again. He is 100% a possibility if they decline the option on Hendricks which I doubt the Cubs would do.
Still doesn’t sure up CF, 1B, or 3B but maybe PCA, Mervis, etc are ready in 2024???
Still doesn’t sure up CF, 1B, or 3B but maybe PCA, Mervis, etc are ready in 2024???
